SJL Sixth Form Prospectus 2024 (3) - Flipbook - Page 77
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Sir John Lawes School
Sociology
Board: AQA (7192)
INTRODUCTION
Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human
behaviour. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organisations, and societies, and how people
interact within these contexts.
We explore a range of topics including how the structure of the family has changed and the impact of
these changes, the extent to which the education system is meritocratic, the effect of the media on our
behaviour, and the patterns of crime and deviance amongst various social groups. We analyse and
evaluate how various theories interpret these concepts and social changes - how might Marxists explain
the underachievement of many working class children? How do feminists explain the representation of
gender in the media? How do Functionalists explain the changing role of the Family?
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Since Sociology is a new course in the Sixth Form you will almost certainly have no previous experience of
the subject in school. We do however require you to achieve at least grade 4 or above in English at
GCSE and have an APS of 4.5 or above.
It will also help if you:
Have an interest in how society affects individuals
Want to discuss issues in the news that affect our society
Can work independently and on group projects
Like to learn about how different sections of society work
Can see contentious issues from different viewpoints
COURSE CONTENT
There are 3 modules which will be taught across the two years of the course.
Paper 1 – Education with Theory and Methods
Education
Research Methods in Context
Theories in Sociology
Paper 2 – Topics in Sociology
Families and Households
The Media
